Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #15V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V006000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to september 9, 2014 Includes 11,144 affected units, Inadvertent Shut Down (Start/Stop Switch Location), component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to september 9, 2014

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to september 9, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the push-to start/stop (pts) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pts switch and reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm), free of charge. the recall began march 3, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s29.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V006000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2015-01-09T00:00:00
Subject: Inadvertent shut down (start/stop switch location)
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 11,144

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14S29
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to september 9, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the push-to start/stop (pts) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.
Consequence Summary: If the pts switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. in the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pts switch and reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm), free of charge. the recall began march 3, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s29.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.63

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NHTSA ID: 15V006000
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